Kevin Sessums

Kevin Sessums is the author of two New York Times bestselling memoirs, Mississippi Sissy and I Left It on the Mountain.

DAILY: February 17, 2020

This week we are acknowledging Black History Month even though every month should honor ...

DAILY: February 14, 2020

Happy Valentine’s Day Sarah Vaughn in Sweden.  1964.  It’s all about the way she ...

DAILY: February 13, 2020

Today during Black History Month we celebrate the life and work of poet Lucille ...

DAILY: February 12, 2020

Some events and birthdays on this date in history.   THE NAACP WAS FOUNDED ...

DAILY: February 11, 2020

To celebrate Renée Zellweger’s win for Best Actress for Judy, here is the story ...

DAILY: February 10, 2020

“Run to the rescue with love and peace will follow …” – River Phoenix, ...

DAILY: February 7, 2020

Today we celebrate three Brits because today was – and is – their birthday. ...

DAILY: February 6, 2020

Happy Birthday, Bob Marley. STARS IN BLACK TURTLENECKS BEFORE GOOGLE.  Yes, this is Marley ...

DAILY: February 5, 2020

Today is the day that Charlotte Rampling celebrates her 74th birthday and the day ...

DAILY: February 4, 2020

I am on a flight right now back to New York from my time ...

DAILY: February 3, 2020

I am back in New Orleans for a night after my three days in ...

DAILY: January 31, 2020

I am heading to Mississippi today on the train from New Orleans.  I am ...

DAILY: January 30, 2020

I am down in New Orleans right now.  Walking around last night, I remembered ...

DAILY: January 29, 2020

It is Anton Chekhov’s birthday.   Below is a letter from him to V. ...

DAILY: January 28, 2020

  The sudden death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter along with others in ...